“Lately” is the third single & the fourth track on Wet’s second studio album, Still Run.
The recurring theme in the lyrics is a back-and-forth between wanting so hard to please someone, giving heavily (even one-sidedly) to a relationship, and straining to assert oneself and ask for reciprocatio...
[Verse 1]
I've been bending over backwards just to make you feel like you're wanted
Oh, I use up all my energy just to make sure that you know you're important
And I know that I'm not helping, I just get so insecure
And you always make me guilty just for wanting something more
[Chorus]
But what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, so what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, what have you done for me, lately?
Oh
[Verse 2]
I've been treading oh so lightly just to make sure that you're always on it
Oh, I use up all my energy just to make sure that you know you're important
And you never like how my song sounds, but you give nothing of yourself
And you look at me like something's wrong if I ever ask for help
[Chorus]
But what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, so what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, what have you done for me, lately?
Oh
[Bridge]
There's always something wrong, it must be my fault
We always got along, but not on my terms
When they sing along, well that was my song
And I guess no one's ever told you no, what do you even want this for?
[Chorus]
So what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, so what have you done for me, lately?
Oh, what have you done for me, lately?
Oh
[Outro]
So what have you done for me?
What have you done for me?
What have you done for me, lately?
Oh
Lately was written by Kelly Zutrau & Joe Valle.
Lately was produced by John Hill & Rob Ackroyd & Joe Valle & Loren Humphrey.
“The album, and this track in particular, are about leaving dysfunctional relationships even when it is easier to stay. It’s also a call to myself to keep doing, running, making things in an overwhelming world. To not get stuck in comfortable situations if they’re not helping you to grow and live. I...